Local Vocals comes to Harrogate
Local Vocals are opening a new choir in Harrogate.
The community choir, established in 2021 by LIPA graduate Laura Bennett-Gornall, runs 44 other choirs across the North of England and has raised £80,000 for local charities since they formed.
Local Vocals believe that everyone can should sing and they’re inviting people to experience the joy of singing and meeting new people in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
The choir will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 7.30-9pm at St Wilfrid’s Church, Harrogate and will be hosted by choir leader, Ben.
Local Vocals members learn uplifting songs in four-part harmony, meet other choir members, and can opt into the choir's upcoming performance opportunities, supporting their charitable goals. By joining, members can not only have fun singing but also contribute to important causes in the community.
The choir is open to anyone over 16, with no auditions, previous singing experience or ability to read music required. The love of music and singing is all that is need. A choir members said: “I never thought I’d join a choir - thought it was just for people with perfect voices but Local Vocals changed that!.
"It’s a warm, fun community where everyone’s welcome and you don’t need a great voice to enjoy yourself. I’m so glad I gave it a go!”
The choir performs a diverse range of songs by artists such as Oasis, Adele, Take That, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Human League and many more, with unique arrangements and exciting performance opportunities at festivals, stadiums, in cathedrals and at community events.
Their recent shows performed at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester were hosted by Sue Devaney and played to two audiences of eighteen hundred people, raising over £23,000 for North West Cancer Research.
A spokesperson for the choir said: "Now, more than ever, we are in need of joy, connection, friendship and the benefits of being part of a thriving local community, so for more information on the Local Vocals community or to book a free taster session, visit their website: Local Vocals (localvocalschoir.com)